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There are 2 main types of lipids: phosphoglycerides or glycerophospholipids

molecule: phosphate

What is a phospholipid?

  • A phospholipid is "an ester of glycerol with two fatty acids and phosphoric acid (H3PO4) or a derivative of phosphoric acid group (like H2PO4CH2CH2N(CH3)3).

  • Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head (the phosphate group) and a lipophilic tail (the fatty acids)."

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